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He resembles the Finder icon on Apple computers, but with a tiny stature and goofy mannerisms.

From Barron's Apr. 10, 2026

The diversity of their speech patterns and physical mannerisms showed the breadth of the spectrum.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 24, 2026

In “The Unknown,” he portrays not only Elliott but all the people he interacts with, and differentiates them crisply with convincing accents but without costume changes or flashy mannerisms.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 13, 2026

She has Nina’s mannerisms detailed down to their minutia.

From Salon Jan. 31, 2026

Her mannerisms are what you’d imagine in a pioneering farmer’s wife.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein